Past Activity

Amazon Hdwtrs/Spencer Butte

  • Start date: 09/10/2025

  • Start time: 8:00 AM

Description:

NOTE: Flexible departure time from 7:45 to 8:00.

NOTE:
BECAUSE OF RECENT FIRE RESTRICTIONS WE WILL BE HIKING TO THE TOP OF MT BALDY INSTEAD OF SPENCER BUTTE.

We have been doing this hike from the Martin Street Trailhead to the summit of Spencer Butte every Wednesday since 2013. Compared to starting at the paved Spencer Butte parking lot, this hike has double the climbing and three times the distance. It is a conditioning hike where everyone is challenging themselves to go at a moderate or fast pace—not like the other hikes on our schedule. If this is your first time on this Obsidian conditioning hike, or hiking to Spencer Butte, you may want to call the leader to discuss the pace. If you should fall too far behind, the leaders reserve the right to have you not summit but wait and return with the group. The regulars on this hike have attained their fitness by showing up consistently and slowly improving. Come a few minutes early because we leave promptly at the listed time. To get to the trailhead: Take West Amazon to Martin Street. Turn left. Drive past Kinney Park and park Martin Street near the Kiosk sign board across from Canyon Drive Street sign with hiker symbol. Please contact the leader if you have any questions.

  • Event Leader: Lynn Meacham

  • Event Leader Phone: 541-214-8827

  • Event Leader Email: lmeacham55@gmail.com

  • Assistant Leader:

  • Event category: Trips

  • Area Type: Urban

  • Departure Location: Martin St & Canyon Drive, park on Martin St

  • Rating: Mixed

  • Roundtrip total drive miles:

  • Season: 2025

  • Permits Required:

  • Event Status: Passed

  • Supplies and Equipment Required: water, snacks, personal first aid items, weather appropriate clothing in layers

  • participant prerequisites:

  • Conditions:

  • Total Distance: 6.2

  • Member Fees:

  • Elevation Gain: 1530

  • Non-Member Fees: 5

  • Committee: Trips

  • Junior member fees:

Trip Report

Luckily for us the trails to the top of Spencer Butte were opened the evening before so we were able to do our regular hike to the top of Spencer instead of going up Mt Baldy. <br />
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We did not see any signs of the fire except for some pink flagging on early parts going up the Tie trail. We welcomed the cooler weather on our journey to the top and we were rewarded for our efforts by Jennifer who brought some homemade dates with nuts in them. They looked like little bears claws. Adorable and delicious!! <br />
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We also welcomed Kelly, a first time guest, to hike with us. Hopefully we see more of her on future hikes.

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